Can sparkling gouramis live with zebra plecos?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Sparkling gouramis and zebra plecos make a good pair. Both are fine at 79–82°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Sparkling gouramiSparkling gourami72–82°F · pH 6–7.5 Zebra plecoZebra pleco79–88°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 79–82°Sparkling gourami 72–82°Zebra pleco 79–88°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Sparkling gourami 6–7.5Zebra pleco 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Sparkling gourami · 1.5 inZebra pleco · 3.5 in0"1"2"3"4"5"6"
Adult length in an aquarium. A fish can swallow anything that fits in its mouth, roughly a third to half its own length for predators.

Care at a glance

Sparkling gouramiZebra pleco
Temperature72–82 °F79–88 °F
pH6–7.56–7.5
Adult size1.5 in3.5 in
Minimum tank5 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atTopBottom
GroupGroups of 4+Alone or in pairs
DietOmnivoreCarnivore

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Questions

Can sparkling gouramis live with zebra plecos?

Yes. Sparkling gouramis and zebra plecos make a good pair. Both are fine at 79–82°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both sparkling gouramis and zebra plecos?

79–82 °F. Sparkling gouramis need 72–82 °F, zebra plecos need 79–88 °F.

What size tank do sparkling gouramis and zebra plecos need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the zebra pleco. Add space for each extra fish.